Rapid Release Rod Holder
reviewed by Jeremiah T. Bagwell

June 29, 2004

This is the rod holder of the future baby! The Rapid Release is one of the most ingenious products that I have seen in a long time. You will never again have to worry about watching your best rod and reel swim away from the bank as you hold your head in disbelief.

First of all the stakes that you drive into the ground have a very sturdy construction. Don’t quote me on this, but they appear to be roughly 18” in length and 3/8” diameter steel. Regardless of all that technical stuff, this thing is not going anywhere once it’s stuck in the ground.

The thing that really impressed me was the actual “Rapid Release” design. There are two settings, one that permanently locks the unit closed and the other setting allows for quick removal of your rod when a strike is detected. You can switch between the two settings with a simple push of the thumb. When the reflective orange bar is visible, you are in the locked position. When the slide mechanism is down (the orange bar is not visible) the Rapid Release is ready for action.

When you are ready to set the hook on a fish all you have to do is pull on the rod near the top of the handle. The outward pressure of from the rod will move the pivoting top portion of the holder. This will activate the release and the front portion of the Rapid Release will come completely open. Once open there are no obstructions to interfere with the removal of your fishing rod. The whole process probably takes less than a few seconds. The best part is this thing is absolutely simple to use.

It doesn’t matter if the user is a child or a seasoned angler, you can’t really make a mistake when using this product. The Rapid Release is an excellent addition to your bank fishing arsenal.
 

More Information

Suggested Retail Price:

Surf Fishing Rod Holder $17.95

Rapid Release Rod Holder $21.95 (Price includes Side Mount)

More information and available for purchase on-line at https://www.rapidreleaseco.com/index.html